Classroom Cover Supervisor — Path to Teaching (Southampton)

Randstad Education; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education in the Southampton area is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools during teacher absences. This role offers hands‑on classroom experience, predictable hours, and the chance to progress toward PGCE or SCITT.

You will supervise KS3-4, deliver prepared work, maintain a positive classroom environment, and feedback on progress. An enhanced DBS update service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree level or higher education qualification.
• Experience with young people (tutoring, youth work, coaching, mentoring or volunteering).
• Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Supervise secondary school students (KS3 & KS4) during teacher absences.
• Maintain a positive, orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Deliver prepared work set by the department and keep students on task.
• Collect completed work and provide constructive feedback on progress and behaviour.
• Uphold school policies on behaviour management and safeguarding.

Skills

Confidence

Communication

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree or higher

Job description

Randstad Education in the Southampton area is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools during teacher absences. This role offers hands‑on classroom experience, predictable hours, and the chance to progress toward PGCE or SCITT.

You will supervise KS3-4, deliver prepared work, maintain a positive classroom environment, and feedback on progress. An enhanced DBS update service is preferred.